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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.01 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.01 and 360.29 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.01 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.01 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.01 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 211,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,854.12/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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